Outgoing Industrialization and Trade Chief Administrative Secretay (CAS) David Osiany paid a special tribute to his wife, Syombua Mwele, after exiting office.
In a heartfelt letter shared on Thursday, October 27, Osiany thanked Syombua for granting him the much-needed peace of mind as he worked in a high-pressure ministry.
He added that her spiritual and moral support helped him weather the storm and deliver on his mandate.
"I am grateful to have had my adorable wife for journeying by my side and praying for me.
"Grateful for the cheer she gave on evenings I returned home jaded, yet still encountered her heartwarming charm, bubbly warm smile and banter," Osiany stated.
Furthermore, he extended a word of thanks to his immediate family and siblings. Osiany narrated how his co-CAS softened his entry to civil service from the private sector.
"My big brother Lawrence Karanja, with a smile and endless humour, showed me around this role. Good man!" he wrote.
The outgoing CAS also highlighted some of his key achievements in the one-year period he served under former Trade CS, Betty Maina.
Among them was the introduction of BiasharaTuesday - a segment aimed at effectively communicating government policy and sharing information about various activities and opportunities at the ministry.
He also proposed an annual round table summit between the chief executive officers (CEOs) in the country and the president and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in public offices.
The outgoing CAS further revealed that he would return to managing his communication firm, which he runs in joint partnership with Citizen TV anchor, Trevor Ombija.
Osiany as well hinted at documenting his public service experience in a book.
